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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.10, 1,509.10 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.10, 1,509.10 and 356.82 is: 535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.10 : 1,509.10 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.10/1,509.10 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.10x = 1,509.10 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.10x = 538,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,477.06/1,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.21

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